Chicken cutlets cook up quickly and offer the perfect complement to the quick and creamy sauce.

Serve with a piece of crusty bread and a green salad on the side.

Add penne and cook according to package directions.

Creamy Penne alla Vodka with Chicken and Spinach

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Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add chicken; cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.

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Transfer to a plate.

Cut into bite-size pieces when cool enough to handle.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the pan.

baby spinach added to sauce in pan with a rubber spatula

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Cook over medium heat, stirring, until softened and starting to brown, about 3 minutes.

Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in tomatoes, cream, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Add spinach; cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes more.

Return the chicken and any accumulated juices along with the penne to the pan.

Stir until heated through.

Serve sprinkled with Parmesan, if desired.

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